GRE Word List

SUSTENANCE

means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living

The meaning of the word sustenance is means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living.

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WordMeaning
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
meleea confused struggle
veracioustruthful
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
colloquyconversation
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached